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Cloud-based construction estimating software
As of 30 August 2026, ProEst starts at $200/month. ProEst is a cloud-based construction estimating software that streamlines the bidding process for contractors. Softwr lists it under Construction. ProEst is made by ProEst (Construction Estimating Inc.), launched in 1996, available on Web.
Overview
What ProEst does
ProEst is a cloud-based construction estimating software that streamlines the bidding process for contractors. It provides pre-built assemblies, digital takeoff tools, and integration with accounting systems to help contractors create accurate estimates faster and win more profitable projects.
What people use it for
- Project estimating
- Bid management
- Cost analysis
- Proposal creation
The honest half
Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about ProEst.
- proest.com/pricing/ redirects to construction.autodesk.com/pricing/proest, confirming ProEst is now sold exclusively as part of Autodesk Construction Cloud rather than as a standalone product.
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Pricing
What ProEst costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
ProEst Estimating
$200 /mo
- Digital takeoff
- Pre-built assemblies
- Bid management
- Reporting
Enterprise
Free
- Advanced integrations
- Custom assemblies
- Multi-company
- Dedicated support
Capabilities
Features
Digital takeoff
Cost databases
Bid management
Proposal generation
Reporting
Sage 300
Integration with Sage 300
QuickBooks
Integration with QuickBooks
Procore
Integration with Procore
Foundation
Integration with Foundation
Viewpoint
Integration with Viewpoint
Cloud security
Cloud security security feature
Data encryption
Data encryption security feature
Behind it
Who makes ProEst
- Company
- ProEst (Construction Estimating Inc.)
- Based in
- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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Compare ProEst with
- Autodesk Revit
- Procore
- SketchUp
- ArchiCAD
- Sage Estimating
- STACK Construction Technologies
- ConstructConnect
- PlanSwift
- HCSS
- Builderbox
- e-Builder
- InEight
- Knowify
- Levelset
- Openspace
- Oracle Textura Payment Management
- BuildingConnected
- B2W Estimate
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